2023 ACS Census Data · Population 37,077
Essex County is a small county in New York with a population of 37,077. The median household income is $70,215, 8% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.8%, median home value is $200,000, and 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 30% above the national average.
Population
37,077
2023 estimate
Rank #1280 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$70,215
Household
Rank #1037 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$200,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1232 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
31.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #638 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
8% below New York avg·8% above national avg
Poverty Rate
10% above New York avg·21% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% below New York avg·4% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$40,807
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
25% below New York avg·4% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
21% below New York avg·4% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% above New York avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% above New York avg·11% below national avg
Housing Units
25,318
Households
16,039
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,526
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
0% above New York avg·30% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above New York avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.3%
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